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s00perd00per · 11-21-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rkish

Are you serious?

As if they even knew who von Sternberg was...unbelieveable! Or silents for that matter.

This is the only thing that annoys me when sales happen for Criterion. People who are more into the deal bandwagon rather than love for these films.

deadkidsean · 11-21-2010, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

I didn't want to start an inter-forum ruckus, so I didn't point it out before, but CG...... did you read the comments from people regarding the Sternberg Silents when it was a lightning deal at Amazon???? haha... What poop-kickers.... "$35 for movies that aren't in color?" Hahahaha

Crimson King · 11-21-2010, 02:59 PM

It would be uber cool if Criterion could get the rights to the never before released on home video "The Worlds Greatest Sinner" directed and starring the late great Timothy Carey (The Killing, Minnie and Moskowitz,Head, Paths of Glory, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie). A very young Frank Zappa did the music! The film is from 1962. A very obsure gem!

SpiderBaby · 11-21-2010, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

Looks great! (although the one user review had issues with the audio it would seem)

I can't wait to check it out.....

I didn't want to start an inter-forum ruckus, so I didn't point it out before, but CG...... did you read the comments from people regarding the Sternberg Silents when it was a lightning deal at Amazon???? haha... What poop-kickers.... "$35 for movies that aren't in color?" Hahahaha

I wonder if they know it's doesn't have sound either? BTW where is this at?

SpiderBaby · 11-21-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by s00perd00per

This is the only thing that annoys me when sales happen for Criterion. People who are more into the deal bandwagon rather than love for these films.

Like the people who just buys Criterions on blu-ray just to buy them and still never watch them?

s00perd00per · 11-21-2010, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CassavetesGodard

Like the people who just buys Criterions on blu-ray just to buy them and still never watch them?

Yeah, those too. Although why anyone wouldn't want to watch a film they bought is beyond me. But I guess if it looks good on their shelf...

The Theory · 11-21-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by s00perd00per

Yeah, those too. Although why anyone wouldn't want to watch a film they bought is beyond me. But I guess if it looks good on their shelf...

I can't imagine too many of these people existing, though... right now I have 12 unwatched Criterions, but that is due only to stocking up during the B&N sale. They definitely won't go unwatched for long. Even people who let a title sit for a long time has plans to eventually watch it. I would think only extreme collectors with too much $$ buy with little (to no) intent of actually watching a movie.

Rhylliam · 11-21-2010, 05:08 PM

12 of my 26 Criterion BR's I haven't had the chance to watch yet. 4 are new within the past 2 weeks though. Out of my 50+ Criterion DVDs, there are only 2-3 I haven't watched. Sadly, one of them is Videodrome, which I should have waited on for the BR.

Crimson King · 11-21-2010, 05:25 PM

Just watched Paths of Glory this morning. Nice to see it in it's proper ratio of 1.66 instead of the Full Frame version that was on the MGM dvd. As good as Kirk Douglas was in it, I think the great late Timothy Carey put on the best performance in the film! He should have gotten a supporting Oscar nomination for it.

Let's hope that Criterion will give us The Killing as well with Fear and Desire as an extra.

keldons · 11-21-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyJack

Just watched Paths of Glory this morning. Nice to see it in it's proper ratio of 1.66 instead of the Full Frame version that was on the MGM dvd. As good as Kirk Douglas was in it, I think the great late Timothy Carey put on the best performance in the film! He should have gotten a supporting Oscar nomination for it.

Let's hope that Criterion will give us The Killing as well with Fear and Desire as an extra.

Like I mentioned before, Criterion was showing The Killing at All Tomorrow's Parties, so I'm pretty sure a release is in the pipeline. Hopefully earlier part of 2011

I bought Modern Times last night. Aside from being a completely lovely film, I love the packaging, fantastic release.

Illy Scorsese · 11-21-2010, 07:27 PM

My Total/Final haul from the Sale:

Seven Samurai
The Thin Red Line
Days of Heaven
Paths of Glory
Kagemusha
Modern Times
Black Orpheus
Stagecoach

Young Mr. Lincoln - DVD

All in all, a great sale indeed... A big thank you to the folks at Criterion.

greekak229 · 11-21-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Illy Scorsese

My Total/Final haul from the Sale:

Seven Samurai
The Thin Red Line
Days of Heaven
Paths of Glory
Kagemusha
Modern Times
Black Orpheus
Stagecoach

Young Mr. Lincoln - DVD

All in all, a great sale indeed... A big thank you to the folks at Criterion.

That's one great haul. My haul for this sale was:

Antichrist
Bigger Than Life
Days of Heaven
For All Mankind
Last Year at Marienbad
Modern Times
The Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Wings of Desire

Tom Hiddleston · 11-21-2010, 08:09 PM

I purchased:

The Night of the Hunter
Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
Monsoon Wedding
If
Ride With the Devil
And I may also purchase Two-Lane Blacktop before the sale ends.

Illy Scorsese · 11-21-2010, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by greekak229

That's one great haul. My haul for this sale was:

Antichrist
Bigger Than Life
Days of Heaven
For All Mankind
Last Year at Marienbad
Modern Times
The Night of the Hunter
Paris, Texas
Wings of Desire

Not too shabby yourself...

I really wanted to get "The Night of the Hunter" as well, but I've spent a lot of money this month.

borninusa · 11-21-2010, 08:55 PM

I stayed 'calm' on this sale. Modern Times and Night of the Hunter was all I purchased.

The Theory · 11-21-2010, 09:04 PM

I......didn't stay calm. My total haul:
Modern Times
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence
Kagemusha
Hunger
Che
Lola Montes
Chungking Express
Black Orpheus
8 1/2
Antichrist
Darjeeling Limited
Bottle Rocket
The Last Emperor
The 400 Blows
Everlasting Moments
The Red Shoes
The Magician
By Brakhage
Seven Samurai
House
Paths of Glory

21 total. 11 watched so far. Personal satisfaction? Priceless.

borninusa · 11-21-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by The Theory

I......didn't stay calm. My total haul:
Modern Times
Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence
Kagemusha
Hunger
Che
Lola Montes
Chungking Express
Black Orpheus
8 1/2
Antichrist
Darjeeling Limited
Bottle Rocket
The Last Emperor
The 400 Blows
Everlasting Moments
The Red Shoes
The Magician
By Brakhage
Seven Samurai
House
Paths of Glory

21 total. 11 watched so far. Personal satisfaction? Priceless.

Wow..you spent some green. But hey, if you have it...enjoy the flicks

stobbart · 11-21-2010, 09:45 PM

So I was at B&N and saw Rules of the Game, but it came in a plastic sleeve much like Fear and Loathing

I have only ever seen it in the regular DVD case, I'm guessing this must have been how it was originally released then had a case change. Much like how short cuts does not come with the book anymore.

Does anyone know the story on this? And does anyone have this plastic sleeve version also?

Alkaline · 11-21-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

So I was at B&N and saw Rules of the Game, but it came in a plastic sleeve much like Fear and Loathing

I have only ever seen it in the regular DVD case, I'm guessing this must have been how it was originally released then had a case change. Much like how short cuts does not come with the book anymore.

Does anyone know the story on this? And does anyone have this plastic sleeve version also?

It's just wht you said. Case change like Short Cuts. THey made the switch a couple years ago I think.

greekak229 · 11-21-2010, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Dalek

Good news, looks like they preserved the packaging design for Videodrome (as best they could, anyway, given the thinner-than-Betamax Scavano case).

http://www.criterionforum.org/DVD-pa...collection/776

Yep. That packaging is very hip, and rad, and wicked, and sick, and cool.

11-21-2010, 08:09 PM	#20253
Tom Hiddleston Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Birmingham, Alabama. :( Blu-ray collection:159 Trading Score:2	Excellent sale. I purchased: The Night of the Hunter Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence Monsoon Wedding If Ride With the Devil And I may also purchase Two-Lane Blacktop before the sale ends.

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11-21-2010, 02:59 PM	#20243
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	It would be uber cool if Criterion could get the rights to the never before released on home video "The Worlds Greatest Sinner" directed and starring the late great Timothy Carey (The Killing, Minnie and Moskowitz,Head, Paths of Glory, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie). A very young Frank Zappa did the music! The film is from 1962. A very obsure gem!

11-21-2010, 05:08 PM	#20248
Rhylliam Contributor Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:1499 Blu-ray collection:9004 DVD collection:9438 Blu-ray reviews: 49 Trading Score:109	12 of my 26 Criterion BR's I haven't had the chance to watch yet. 4 are new within the past 2 weeks though. Out of my 50+ Criterion DVDs, there are only 2-3 I haven't watched. Sadly, one of them is Videodrome, which I should have waited on for the BR.

11-21-2010, 05:25 PM	#20249
Crimson King Blu-ray Prince Member since:Oct 2009 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:683	Just watched Paths of Glory this morning. Nice to see it in it's proper ratio of 1.66 instead of the Full Frame version that was on the MGM dvd. As good as Kirk Douglas was in it, I think the great late Timothy Carey put on the best performance in the film! He should have gotten a supporting Oscar nomination for it. Let's hope that Criterion will give us The Killing as well with Fear and Desire as an extra.

11-21-2010, 07:27 PM	#20251
Illy Scorsese Special Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2010 Location:New York Blu-ray collection:735 DVD collection:141 Trading Score:86	My Total/Final haul from the Sale: Seven Samurai The Thin Red Line Days of Heaven Paths of Glory Kagemusha Modern Times Black Orpheus Stagecoach Young Mr. Lincoln - DVD All in all, a great sale indeed... A big thank you to the folks at Criterion.

11-21-2010, 08:55 PM	#20255
borninusa Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:1883 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:20	I stayed 'calm' on this sale. Modern Times and Night of the Hunter was all I purchased.

11-21-2010, 09:04 PM	#20256
The Theory Senior Member Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Lancaster, PA Blu-ray collection:369	I......didn't stay calm. My total haul: Modern Times Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence Kagemusha Hunger Che Lola Montes Chungking Express Black Orpheus 8 1/2 Antichrist Darjeeling Limited Bottle Rocket The Last Emperor The 400 Blows Everlasting Moments The Red Shoes The Magician By Brakhage Seven Samurai House Paths of Glory 21 total. 11 watched so far. Personal satisfaction? Priceless.

11-21-2010, 09:45 PM	#20258
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1196 Trading Score:6	So I was at B&N and saw Rules of the Game, but it came in a plastic sleeve much like Fear and Loathing I have only ever seen it in the regular DVD case, I'm guessing this must have been how it was originally released then had a case change. Much like how short cuts does not come with the book anymore. Does anyone know the story on this? And does anyone have this plastic sleeve version also?

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